St. Stephen, MN vs Stacy, MN

St. Stephen, MN and Stacy, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. St. Stephen scores 82 while Stacy scores 81 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Stephen is $1,025/month compared to $871/month in Stacy — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stacy is more affordable at $222,800 median vs $237,600.

Median household income in St. Stephen is $94,875 compared to $76,875 in Stacy (+23.4%). While St. Stephen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Stephen spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Stacy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.9°F vs 45.8°F). Stacy receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 28.5" in St. Stephen.